Food Batchmakers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,090 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 440
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $34,710
    50th (median)
    $37,090
    75th
    $52,310
    90th
    $57,680

    Top-paying metros for Food Batchmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880

    Related occupations in Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,040
    Machinists $50,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Southwest Minnesota is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 9.1% below the national median of $40,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Batchmakers in Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,710.